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Erik Karlsson

Defenseman · Pittsburgh Penguins

2008 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 15 (#15) — Ottawa Senators

Next Game

Sat, Apr 25 · 8:00 PM ET @ Flyers

TBS, TruTV, HBO MAX, Sportsnet, TVAS,
SN-PIT, NBC Sports Philadelphia

Age 356'0"185 lbsShoots RightLandsbro, SWE

Current Season

GP

75

Goals

15

Assists

51

Points

66

+/-

+8

S%

8.5%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 22@ PHI101-1228:59
Apr 20vs PHI000-1127:29
Apr 18vs PHI0110325:43
Apr 12@ WSH000-2019:56
Apr 9@ NJD1120222:30

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$11.50M

Total Value

$92.00M

Expires

8 yrs · 2026-2027

Status

Then UFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

News
Karlsson Rips One-Timer to Cut Deficit

Erik Karlsson unleashes his lethal one-timer on the power play to claw back into a tight game. Veterans know his shot from the point torments penalty kills, especially when he catches them flat-footed. This strike keeps his team's hopes alive in a matchup where every goal carries series weight.

Pittsburgh PenguinsVancouver Canucks
News
Karlsson One-Times PPG to Trim Lead

Erik Karlsson lasers a power-play one-timer that slices the deficit in a do-or-die spot. His quarterbacking from the blue line haunts keepers who've faced him in finals runs. Teams clinging to leads sweat these moments where stars like him flip the ice.

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Playoffs
Blue Jackets, Ohio State Links Dot NHL Playoffs

Connections between the Columbus Blue Jackets, Ohio State, and the NHL playoffs run deeper than most fans realize. Players and stories from Nationwide Arena to the Columbus campus weave into the postseason narrative. As underdogs battle for survival, these local ties add layers of pride and pressure to Ohio's hockey heartbeat. HEADLINE:

Pittsburgh PenguinsPhiladelphia Flyers
Game Recap
Karlsson Points Finger in Penguins' 2-0 Hole

Erik Karlsson, the Penguins' grizzled vet who's seen every playoff gut punch, isn't mincing words after Philly grabs a 2-0 series lead. Locker room whispers say he's zeroing in on one key culprit for Pittsburgh's slow start, the kind of blunt talk that echoes from the old Norris days. With the series shifting to the Steel City, Sully's crew faces do-or-die pressure to flip the script before the Flyers smell blood.

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Game Recap
Karlsson's Message After Pens' Avs Loss

Erik Karlsson fires off a clear message following the Penguins' tough loss to the Avalanche. The Penguins' blue-line anchor rallies the room with words that cut through the frustration of a playoff setback. Pittsburgh's Cup dreams hinge on this veteran steadying the ship early.

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News
Crosby, Karlsson, Letang Dominate NHLPA Player Poll

Sidney Crosby, Erik Karlsson and Kris Letang land in multiple categories of the 2026 NHLPA Player Poll, proving once again why Penguins vets command respect across the league. Players voting for their peers always reveals the unspoken hierarchy in dressing rooms - who they trust in the clutch, who they fear most on the ice. These nods from the rank and file carry weight with GMs eyeing summer moves, as the poll shapes narratives that linger into free agency.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Erik Karlsson's stats this season?
Erik Karlsson has 15 goals and 51 assists for 66 points in 75 games this season.
What team does Erik Karlsson play for?
Erik Karlsson is a defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
What is Erik Karlsson's contract?
Erik Karlsson has a cap hit of $11.50M with 1 year remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Erik Karlsson drafted?
Erik Karlsson was drafted in the 2008 NHL Draft by the Ottawa Senators in Round 1, Pick 15 (15 overall).
Where is Erik Karlsson from?
Erik Karlsson is 35 years old and was born in Landsbro, SWE.